The article discusses the increasing number of emergency shelter beds available for the homeless in the U.S., highlighting the limitations of these shelters as a long-term solution to homelessness, as well as the shifting policies under the Trump administration that may undermine successful approaches like Housing First, while emphasizing the need for more affordable housing and preventive measures to effectively address the issue. #Homelessness #EmergencyShelters #HousingInstability #US #CA #UT #PA #MI #CT #NY #DC
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Why Are There Not Enough Shelter Beds
Over the past few years, we've found that one of the first answers city leaders give when asked how they'll address rising homelessness is to build various forms of emergency shelter.